WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 3-WAE

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 3-WAE

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 3-WAE

Salary

3,410.00 - $6,689.00 Monthly

Location

DeRidder, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

WFDS3-205645-021125CM

Department

LWC-Office of Workforce Development

Opening Date

02 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date

2 / 21 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

Benefits

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Supplemental Information

Workforce Development Specialist 3-WAE

Office of Workforce Development

Division : Employment Services

Location : DeRidder, La

Announcement : ADA5-203989-010325CM

Position Information

This position will be filled as a Temporary Classified—WAE (When Actually Employed) / Part-Time position without benefits, working an average of 24-30 Hours Per Week but can be more. The employee is prohibited from working more than 1245 Hours in a 12-month Period (365 Days) starting from the date of hire. An annual renewal of the WAE Appointment may be available. The employee will ONLY be paid for ACTUAL HOURS WORKED.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES :

• Driving Results : The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.
• Making Accurate Judgements : The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
• Networking : The ability to intentionally develop or maintain relationships with internal partners, external partners, and professional contacts.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and background checks.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission is an equal employment opportunity employer andSAMEagency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

For further information about this vacancy contact :

Connie Muse

Cmuse2@lwc.la.gov

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Five years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus two years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR

A master's degree plus one year of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION :

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Concepts

FUNCTION OF WORK :

To provide professional support services for Workforce Development programs.

LEVEL OF WORK : Advanced.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

General from higher-level Workforce Development personnel.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :

None.

LOCATION OF WORK :

May be used by state agencies with workforce development functions.

JOB DISTINCTIONS :

Differs from Workforce Development Specialist 2 by the presence of advanced-level duties.

Differs from Workforce Development Specialist 4 by the absence of programmatic administrative functions and / or lead worker responsibilities.

Examples of Work

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Provides skills development services to employers, applicants, and claimants such as job readiness skills, hygiene, personal appearance, vocation guidance, interviewing skills, career selection, reemployment, training, Unemployment Insurance Claims procedures, and / or Unemployment Insurance Appeals.

Determines eligibility for special programs or benefits.

Recruits and refers jobseekers who meet specified qualifications of employer job vacancies. Collects and analyzes hiring data, identifies employment trends, and recommends system improvements. Meets and consults with staff to maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor market needs and employer feedback.

Provides advanced-level professional support for Workforce Development programs such as examining, inspecting, investigating, tracking of trends, and / or researching program activity for a Workforce Development statewide program. Compiles, edits, and produces reports / studies regarding Workforce Development programs.

Facilitates applicant group orientations to provide program overview and expectations.

Conduct interviews to assess a client’s interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personality to develop educational, vocational planning or employment plans. Assist clients in developing realistic career paths.

Compiles and interprets occupational, educational, and economic information to develop and implement vocational and educational plans for clients.

Works closely with eligibility workers for related programs to receive and make client referrals. Communicates client participation or lack of participation that may impact eligibility.

Make referrals for possible educational, training and job opportunities and / or community resources.

Provide public presentations and informational sessions for community-based partners and organizations.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program :

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year :

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

Mardi Gras,

Good Friday,

Memorial Day,

Independence Day,

Labor Day,

Veteran's Day,

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to) :

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video () to give you more detailed information about their system

Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Do you have experience working in a team environment?

Do you have experience working with individuals in developing steps to achieve their career goals?

DR : Rate your ability to drive results based on our definition : The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.

1= I have no experience and / or am uncomfortable driving results

2= I have limited experience or require assistance to drive results

3= I can drive results

4= I can drive results and help others improve their ability to drive results

DR : Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

MAJ : Rate your ability to make accurate judgments based on our definition : The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.

1= I have no experience and / or am uncomfortable making accurate judgments

2= I have limited experience or require assistance to make accurate judgments

3= I can make accurate judgments

4= I can make accurate judgments and help others improve their ability to make accurate judgments

MAJ : Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

N : Rate your ability to network based on our definition : The ability to intentionally develop or maintain relationships with internal partners, external partners, and professional contacts.

1= I have no experience and / or am uncomfortable networking

2= I have limited experience or require assistance to network

3= I can network

4= I can network and help others improve their ability to network

N : Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

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Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

866) 783-5462

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Salary : $3,410 - $6,689